The Avro Vulcan : A History
by
Peter Dancey
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0752440896
ISBN-13
9780752440897
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Imprint
The History Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 10th, 2007
Print length
160 Pages
Weight
420 grams
Dimensions
23.50 x 16.50 x 1.00 cms
Product Classification:
Air forces & warfareMilitary vehiclesAircraft: general interest
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This book provides a complete illustrated history of the Avro Vulcan, covering the period from 1947 to 1984, when it was finally withdrawn due to mounting costs. The history includes chapters on trials and development, taking flight, the Vulcan B.2 and the Black Buck attacks during the Falklands War.
The first prototype flew on 18 May 1951 and it went on to serve in the RAF from 1952 to 1984. During this time it carried Britain''s first nuclear weapon, the gravity bomb, and played an important part of the deterrence policy of the Cold War. This book provides a complete illustrated history of the Avro Vulcan, covering the period from 1947 to 1984, when it was finally withdrawn due to mounting costs. The history includes chapters on trials and development, taking flight, the Vulcan B.2 and the Black Buck attacks during the Falklands War. This account will appeal to the many Avro Vulcan enthusiasts in the UK, and to anyone interested in Britain''s aviation history.
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